Kroger deals for the week of 1/12

Don’t forget to load your coupons to your Kroger card:
Cellfire
Kroger

P&G Esaver
Shortcuts
Upromise

**For more information about loadable coupons and how they work check out this post!

This ad is based on the Texas/Louisiana market. My Kroger stores double three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.50 and triple three “like” coupons with a face value up to $.39. Your market may be different. Check with your store for details!

**Please note that from what I have read, in the Texas/Louisiana market you are no longer allowed to combine digital and paper manufacturer’s coupons.  Digital (loadable) coupons do not double and are one time use.

Kroger is now offering the $.10/gallon fuel rewards at Shell stations, too! To find out what locations in your area are participating in this promotion, click here.
 
Kroger has another Mega Sale this week: buy 10 participating items, get an instant $5 off! (prices listed initially are before the instant $5 off)

Armour meatballs – $3.49
$.55/1 Armour meatballs – 12-12 SS
Final Price = $2.44 after coupon and promotional discount

Boca entree – $2.99
$1/2 Boca meatless product, any – 1-2 SS2
$1/2 Boca printable
Final Price = $1.99 each after coupon and promotional discount

Evol burritos – $2.49
Final Price = $1.99 after promotional discount

Freschetta pizza – $4.99
$1/1 Freschetta printable
Final Price = $3.49 after coupon and promotional discount

Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers – $1.99
$.50/1 Green Giant printable (should double)
$.50/2 Green Giant vegetables – 1-2 GM (should double)
$.50/2 Cellfire loadable
$.50/2 Kroger e-coupon
$.50/2 Shortcuts e-coupon
Final Price = as low as $.24/each after coupons (if your store combines loadable/manufacturer) and promotional discount

Hot Pockets or Lean Pockets – $1.88
Final Price = $1.38 after promotional discount

Hungry Man entrees – $2.28
Final Price = $1.78 after promotional discount

Jose Ole appetizer – $3.49
$1/1 Jose Ole printable
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon and promotional discount

Lean Cuisine entrees – $1.88
$1/3 Lean Cuisine printable
Final Price = as low as $1.05 each after coupon and promotional discount

M&Ms or Dove frozen treats – $3.49
Final Price = $2.99 after promotional discount

Macaroni Grill dinner kit – $5.49
$1.50/1 Romano’s Macaroni Grill frozen entree – 1-2 GM
Final Price = $3.49 after coupon and promotional discount

Pepperidge Farm bread or dessert – $2.49
Final Price = $1.99 after promotional discount

Pillsbury Savorings – $2.99
$1/2 Pillsbury Savorings – 11-14 GM
Final Price = $1.99 after coupon and promotional discount

Pillsbury Toaster Strudel – $1.99
$1/2 Toaster Strudel pastries printable (must register)
$.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel printable (should double)
$.50/2 Pillsbury Toaster Strudel – 1-2 GM (should double)
$.50/2 Toaster Strudel Kroger loadable
Final Price = as low as $.74 each if your store allows printables and loadables to be combined after coupons and promotional discount

Red Baron Pan pizza or pasta – $4.99
Final Price = $4.49 after promotional discount

TGI Friday’s skillet meal – $5.99
Final Price = $5.49 after promotional discount

Tombstone Pizza – $2.98
Final Price = $2.48 after promotional discount

Totino’s pizza rolls – $2.99
$.40/1 Totino’s pizza rolls Cellfire loadable
$.50/2 Totino’s products printable (should double)
Final Price = as low as $1.59 after coupons and promotional discount (if your store allows loadables to be combined with manufacturer’s coupons)

Tyson chicken – $4.99
Final Price = $4.49 after promotional discount

Wanchai Ferry dinner kit – $5.49
$1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry printable
$1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry printable
$1.50/1 Wanchai Ferry printable (must register)
Final Price = $3.49 after coupon and promotional discount

Weight Watchers frozen treats – $3.49
Final Price = $2.99 after promotional discount

OTHER DEALS:

*Blueberries – 2/$5

*Huggies diapers or Pull-Ups – $8.99
$3/2 Huggies Snug & Dry diapers printable
$3/2 Huggies Snug & Dry loadable
Final Price = as low as $5.99 each if your store allows you to combine printables and loadables

*Kroger canned vegetables – 2/$1

*Kroger water (16.9 oz, 24 ct) – 2/$5

*Mrs Baird’s large white bread – BOGO free


*Powerade – $.77/each

*Xtra laundry detergent – 2/$5
$1/1 Xtra printable
Final Price = $1.50/each after coupon

*Yoplait Yogurt – 10/$5
$.50/4 Yoplait printable (should double)
$.40/6 Yoplait printable (should double)

There is a catalina deal that matches up with this offer:
Buy 12 ~ Get $1.25 off your next order (valid through 1/20)

SCENARIO:
Buy 12 Yoplait yogurt – $6

Use 3 $.50/4 printables (should triple, deducted $3)

Spend $3 OOP, get a $1.25 OYNO catalina
Final Price = $1.75 ($.15/each)

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31 Ways to Save in 2011: Saving on meat

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One of the most common questions I get asked by people who read my blog is – how do you save on meat?? If you read my Menu Planning Monday posts, you’ll see that we really do eat meat  So, the answer is ~ I stockpile meat, too! A few years ago for Christmas, I told my husband that all I wanted was a second freezer for my garage, and Santa came through. So, we have a freezer that is basically full of meat and I ONLY but meat when I get an awesome deal on it, so if there is a great deal on meat one week, I might put the bulk of my grocery budget for that week toward meat and the basics (milk, bread).

Here are a few tips for saving on meat:
*Look for markdowns – Every grocery store I have ever been to has a section for marked down meat. Sometimes they do these markdowns early in the morning and other stores will do them late at night. Over time, I have managed to figure out when my stores do these markdowns which kind of gives me “first dibs” at the newly marked down items. It never hurts to ask at your store about when they do the markdowns so you have a heads up.  From my experience, marked down meat is typically 30-50% off the original price.

*Use your OYNO catalinas – When I post the grocery deals and match-ups, I typically also post any good catalina deals that are going on. I use the “OYNO” (on your next offer or on your next purchase) catalinas to help offset the cost of things like meat because there aren’t coupons for those items very often. Sometimes there are also wine tag coupons for meat and every now and then, I get personalized customer loyalty card coupons for a certain dollar amount off of a meat purchase.

*Look for good sales and stock up when meat is on sale – I pretty much only buy meat if I can find a good deal. Here are some examples of what I consider good stock up prices for meat:

Beef:
Beef roasts – $.99/lb-$1.99/lb (yes, you can really get it for that cheap on sale – I’ve got several roasts in my freezer right now to prove it)

Beef round steak – $.99/lb

Ground beef – we ONLY use the 93/7 lean beef, so $1.99/lb is a “stock up” price on this for me

Chicken:
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – $.99-$1.69/lb (it’s hard to find it for $.99/lb these days although it does happen every now and then…so, I consider $1.69 to be my “stock up” price when I’m getting low) – I know that “bone in” chicken or whole chickens are much cheaper but this is much more convenient for me, so I’m willing to pay more

Pork:
Pork chops (again I buy boneless) – $$.99-$1.39/lb

Pork spare ribs – $.77/lb-$.99/lb

Pork roasts – $.99/lb

Turkey:
Ground turkey – $1.99/lb (again we buy the 93/7)

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Gymbucks redemption has started!!

If you’ve got Gymbucks you’ve been saving, Gymbucks redemption has started! Your total (pre-Gymbucks) must be at least $50 for every $25 Gymbuck. You cannot use other % off coupon with Gymbucks. You can use your Gymboree Visa discount (5%) with Gymbucks, but you have to make sure your total is above $50 for every $25 Gymbuck AFTER your Visa discount has been applied.

When you spend $60 or more, you will receive a “Rise and Shine” coupon that can be used for 30% off regular priced items February 4-February 6, 2011.

The Red Balloon sale is going (save up to 60% off original prices), so now is a great time to buy a size or two up on winter clothing for next year. They also have some new spring lines and swimwear!

Gymbucks redemption will be in effect through January 23, 2011. Original receipt or web invoice from qualifying purchase must be attached to the Gymbucks in order to redeem in-store. You can also redeem online. Shipping is a flat rate of $5. You can’t redeem Gymbucks at an outlet store.

Don’t forget to sign up for Gymboree Rewards! It’s free and you accumulate points toward rewards certificates that can be used on future purchases.

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Friday Feasts Fly-By: link up your favorite soup recipes!

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This year, make meal planning one of your resolutions! Meal planning helps you to save money and helps bring your family together in the evenings, too!

To give you some meal planning inspiration, I have teamed up with two other awesome bloggers and we’ll each be bringing you a new themed recipe each week! This week’s theme is soup recipes! Make sure you link up YOUR favorite soup recipe below!

Make sure you stop by my co-hosts pages to check out their recipes, too:

Mommy’s Money Saving Obsessions

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Our family absolutely LOVES this recipe and it’s so easy to throw together! It’s a bit spicy on it’s own for my kids, but once we add some sour cream, cheese, and chips, they love it! You can freeze the extras, too, for another time!

Ingredients:
3 cans chicken broth (100% FF)
3 cans cream of chicken soup (98% FF)
3-4 chicken breasts
1 can Rotel
Mrs. Dash original seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock pot. Add Mrs. Dash’s seasoning to taste. Add broth and cream of chicken soup, and Rotel. Cook on low 6-8 hours. Shred chicken in crock pot.

To serve: (if frozen)

Defrost in refrigerator. Reheat on stove. Serve and top individual bowls with desired toppings (tomatoes, green onions, avocadoes/guacamole, cheese, tortilla chips, sour cream, etc.)

WW points = 3 per serving – this makes a TON of soup (at least 10 servings for my family), the 3 points, of course, does not include any “toppings” such as cheese, sour cream, and chips!

To kick off this recipe hop, we’re also giving away a $10 Domino’s Pizza gift card because every now and then you need a night off from cooking! Make sure you link up your favorite recipe and then enter to win the giveaway! I can’t wait to see what yummy recipes you share!



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31 Ways to Save in 2011: Start a change jar!

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Two years ago, my husband and I took Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University class and we have been using cash for all of our everyday purchases ever since.  Since we’ve been on a “cash only” system, we end up with a lot of change.  That first year, I mainly looked at it as a “bonus.”  I used it at the vending machine at work or to treat myself to a Sonic drink first thing in the morning or during their “Happy Hour” when they are 1/2 off.

Last year, we decided to do something different and we started a change jar.  Any time we would have extra change, we would toss it in there.  We started in January and by the end of May, it was full.  We were going on a family vacation and I decided to cash it in to use as “fun money.”  My husband and I each made a guess as to how much was in the jar:  he guessed $30 and I guessed $60.  We were both surprised to find out that we had accumulated $98!  Those pennies, nickels, dimes and sometimes quarters really do add up!

We filled the jar again by Thanksgiving and cashed out for an Amazon gift card which was used to help pay for Christmas presents. 

Even our kids have gotten into this and have started throwing and change they find into the jar.  After just six weeks, our jar is already halfway full!

If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to save this year without taking money from your paychecks, a change jar is a great option!  It works for us.  I hope it will work for you, too!

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